Museum of Vietnamese Revolution Local History & Culture
A March through Party History
Hanoi,
Vietnam
+84 4 825 4151
+84 4 934 2064Overview
The rustic Museum of Vietnamese Revolution houses mostly photos that document the country's various struggles for independence and the history of the Communist Party. Aside from capturing revolutionary moments, the images, which date from 1858 to the present, provide a glimpse of the changing rhythm of Vietnamese streets spanning across three centuries. The objects on display offer a creative and multi-dimensional insight. Some of the more original artifacts include a 1920s jar that stored revolutionary documents, a Japanese Buddhist drum used to rally support for the Party in the 1960s and Vietnam's first sewing machine.Open Hours
Tu to Su from 08:00 AM to 11:45 AM, Tu to Su from 01:30 PM to 04:15 PM
We approached the museum from the lakeside & it looked under renervation... however, after walking around to the front we found it was closed for lunch! Went back after a bite to eat... The displays take you through the frought history of the people of Vietnam, with details of historic leaders, (in the conflicts against the Mongolians, French & Americans) mainly focused on North Vietnam. Nearly all of the exihbits are photos, with some documents. However the documents, not surprisingly are in Vietnamese, with no international interpretations... The photos however do have English & French translations. The tour around the building ends with a collection of art work from Vietnamese portraying the countries history. Worth a visit on a hot day, a contrast with the views displayed in museums in the South... but it is air conditioned :o)
